Ronald Belisario | Relief Pitcher

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Red Sox signed RHP Ronald Belisario to a minor league contract.

Belisario elected free agency last week after the Rays removed him from their 40-man roster. He held a 7.88 ERA over six appearances for Tampa but gives the Red Sox some veteran relief depth and a decent track record. Jul 13 - 5:32 PM

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that Ronald Belisario will sign with the Red Sox.

The veteran right-hander elected free agency last week after he was designated for assignment by the Rays. It's unclear what the terms of the deal will be, but it's likely to be a minor league deal. Jul 12 - 7:47 PM

Ronald Belisario has elected free agency.

Belisario was booted from the Rays' 40-man roster last week after posting a 7.88 ERA over six appearances. He'll be able to find a gig elsewhere, but it will likely be a minor league deal. Jul 5 - 8:34 AM

Rays designated RHP Ronald Belisario for assignment.

Belisario posted a 7.88 ERA over six appearances for the big club. He'll likely clear waivers but will have the chance to declare free agency if he wants. Jun 30 - 10:08 PM

Dustin Pedroia will get a PRP injection for his strained right hamstring on Monday.

That comes with a shutdown period, which will probably push Pedroia's recovery time beyond 15 days. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday afternoon. Brock Holt figures to act as Boston's starting first baseman into mid-to-late August.

He hasn't played since being hit on the left forearm by a pitch on Thursday. Sandoval remains day-to-day and should have a shot to return Tuesday after Monday's off day. Travis Shaw is at third base Sunday.

Mookie Betts (concussion) is feeling much better and could resume baseball activities next weekend.

Betts was placed on the concussion DL on Wednesday, but Red Sox manager John Farrell said the outfielder's "headache disappeared... no dizziness." It sounds like he should be ready for activated not long after he's eligible.

The move clears a spot for Jean Machi on the 40-man roster and also rules Buchholz out until the early part of September. Of course, Buchholz estimated last week that he's likely about five or six weeks away from throwing off a mound as he recovers from a right flexor strain, so he's no sure thing to pitch again this season.

Red Sox placed RHP Rick Porcello on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 30, with right triceps inflammation.

Porcello began feeling soreness a day after he was ripped for six runs -- five earned -- and 10 hits in two-plus innings on Wednesday versus the White Sox. The Red Sox don't think it's a long-term issue, so he should rejoin the rotation later this month. Brian Johnson and Henry Owens are options to take his spot in the rotation.

Varvaro underwent season-ending elbow surgery on Tuesday. The right-hander posted an impressive 2.63 ERA, 1.079 WHIP, and 50/13 K/BB ratio in 54 2/3 innings last year for the Braves, but he had a mess of a 2015 campaign.